Becoming a Teacher or Coach
Do you enjoy teaching your children to swim? Or maybe you would just like to try something new and have aspirations for a future career change?
If so then you'll need passion, professionalism and enthusiasm to become a teacher or coach as well as self-belief and personal drive.
And for many young people you will play a big part in empowering them to fulfil their potential. Think you fit the bill? Then the first step is to choose your discipline.
Qualifications are currently offered in levels 1, 2, and 3 and meet the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) standards - they have been developed by the ASA to meet the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) standards.
They include: Teaching Aquatics, Aqua Fit and Disabilities plus Coaching Diving, Coaching Swimming, Coaching Synchronised Swimming and Coaching Water Polo.
Click below to view the required level
Level 1
The first qualification you require for any discipline is the ASA Level 1 Award. If successful at Level 1 you can then proceed to Level 2. Both these levels focus on ‘how to teach/ coach’ and ‘what to teach/coach’. The holder of an ASA Level 1 Award is qualified to teach/coach in a support role only. You will be able to actively support a more senior qualified or licensed teacher/coach at any level, in the delivery of a pre-prepared session.
| Qualification: | ASA UKCC Level 1 Award (QCF) |
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| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 8 (73) |
| Entry Requirements: |
15 years + (must be 16 years of age upon course completion) |
| Qualification Discipline Structure: |
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To find a Level 1 course near you click here.
Level 2
To work on your own without supervision (other than lifeguarding cover) you will be required to hold an ASA Level 2 Certificate. The holder of the ASA Level 2 Certificate will provide and equip you, with the skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to effectively plan, prepare, deliver, monitor and evaluate teacher/coaching sessions.
| Qualification: | ASA UKCC Level 2 Certificate (QCF) |
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| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 17 (143) |
| Entry age: |
17 years + (must be 17 years of age before or on the course commencement date) |
| Entry Requirements: |
Learners must be holders of either:
OR
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| Qualification Discipline Structure: |
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To find a Level 2 course near you click here.
Level 3 and beyond
If you are interested in the coaching programme in a competitive environment, the ASA Level 3 Certificate is the route to becoming a senior coach. It will enable you to plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes to really get the most out of your athletes. You will be able to manage and lead appropriate physical and human resources to support all areas of the club programme.
| Qualification: | ASA UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Swimming |
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| Entry age: |
18 years + (must be 18 years of age before or on the course commencement date) |
| Entry Requirements: |
Learners must be holders of either:
and
OR
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| Qualification Discipline Structure: |
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To find a Level 3 course near you click here.
How To Get Started
If we have successfully whet your appetite and you would like to start the process of gaining an ASA teacher/coach qualification, check out the specifications to read more about the contents of each, or go straight to 'Find a qualification' to locate a qualification taking place near you.
Click on the links below to find the right information for the stage you are at:
- Become part of the world class coaching framework
- Find a qualification running in your area - search calendar
- Click here to see a full list of our qualifications.
- If you already hold a qualification in teacher/coach swimming and would like to know more about obtaining further qualifications in this field please click here to view the next step matrix.
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